Pete Hegseth says US 'more than capable' of resuming war against Iran

newsMay 30, 202673168

At the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the United States is "more than capable" of resuming war against Iran and has sufficient weapons stockpiles to restart strikes if necessary. Hegseth urged Asian allies to boost defense spending to counter what he called "rightful alarm" over China’s rapid military buildup. He also accused New Zealand of "freeloading" on American military support while speaking at Asia-Pacific’s premier security conference. Those remarks increase the risk of regional tensions and put new pressure on allies to shift defense planning and burden-sharing.

Citizens' Impeachment

@citizensimpeachment.com

They're still killing people at sea and it's important to remember that Pete Hegseth deserves impeachment as much as Donald Trump. Also, a note to the officers who execute these orders, from a veteran-led organization: you swore an oath, and someday you could face a court martial ⚖️

9510d ago

Denise Dewald, MD3

Will face one. Not could. Will.

Jessica D. M. 🇺🇦 🇦🇺 🇨🇦 🇵🇦 🇬🇱 🪃 🟧

@jessicaperthwa.bsky.social

www.theguardian.com/world/2026/m... Truth be told, America has nearly exhausted its missiles stocks and has failed in destroying Iran. #News

1410d ago

Lexxi 🦋 🦋 🇺🇲 / 🇨🇦 💙

@lexximagic.bsky.social

BOMBSHELL! Pete Hegseth confirms massive destruction to US bases in the Iran war. The Pentagon is debating permanently abandoning them! Trump's administration begs for funds to rebuild shattered infrastructure. Iran's brilliant strikes completely humiliated Washington.

510d ago

ABC News Australia

@news.abc.net.au

Pete Hegseth tells Shangri-La Dialogue that US won't allow China to dominate Asia

510d ago

angecat.bsky.social8

Yeah sure, just like he wasn't going to allow Iran to dominate the strait of hormuz

Grant MacDonald8

Asian countries respect strong intelligent leaders. Trump is a running joke in Asia, Europe, basically everywhere, except apparently the USA MAGA cultists. They will not take him seriously.

3wombats4

Stay in your lane Pete

turn-left.bsky.social2

China will tell this Nazi bitch to fuck right off, and laugh as it dumps US bonds…

Your girl Friday2

Failing degenerate power says what?

Karin Boye

@emjaywilson.bsky.social

Pete Hegseth cant stop himself from attacking Iran while Trump naps.

311d ago

Anna Fifield

@annafifield.bsky.social

SCOOP: US ‘Secretary of War’ Pete Hegseth says New Zealand isn’t spending enough on defence, that 3.5 percent of GDP is "the new global norm." Here’s his answer to my question at the Shangri-La Dialogue: substack.com/home/post/p-...

310d ago

The Jerusalem Post

@thejerusalempost.bsky.social

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday urged Asian allies to ramp up military spending to counter China's growing power and prevent its dominance in the region. www.jpost.com/internationa...

110d ago

rebecca swift 🛴💨

@rebecca.is.vgay.fyi

lmao on one news tonight: pete hegseth calling nz "freeloader" for not spending enough of our GDP on military HOW DOES IT FEEL, LUXON?? #nzpol

510d ago

Alexander Sjöberg

@alexsjoeberg.bsky.social

Efter Trumps udtalelser om Taiwan forsøger forsvarsminister Pete Hegseth nu at dæmpe uroen i Stillehavet. Men Europa fik en bredside – og nu lurer »store beslutninger« i NATO. www.berlingske.dk/internationa...

210d ago

Meanwhile in Indiana…

@robertlandrumjr.bsky.social

Department of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said America is ready to restart strikes on Iran if negotiators fail to reach a deal, but indicated Trump still has a desire to find a peaceful solution.

410d ago

Mike

@half-witt.bsky.social

US 'more than capable' of resuming war with Iran, says incompetent boob Pete #PeterPrinciple Hegseth www.france24.com/en/middle-ea...

210d ago

LAWriter

@lawriter1.bsky.social

Sec. of Defense Pete Hegseth Mocked For His Cosplay and Speech to Navy Sailors: Fight and Die in Trump’s Failed Iran War newsvideoclip.com/sec-of-defen...

11d ago

OSINTdefender (MIRROR)

@sentdefenderx.bsky.social

While in Singapore for the Shangri-La Dialogue, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and his wife visited the USS Boxer (LHD-4) and troops with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) for morning physical training (PT). Original post

211d ago

The China-Global South Project

@chinagsproject.bsky.social

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth struck a measured tone towards China at a major defense forum on Saturday, noting "rightful alarm" over Beijing's military build-up but saying the United States sought a "stable equilibrium" in Asia.

110d ago

deepakshetty.bsky.social

@deepakshetty.bsky.social

The U.S. is ready to restart attacks on Iran if a deal cannot be reached, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Saturday, as negotiators from Washington and Tehran worked ‌to bridge major differences blocking an agreement.

39d ago

3 sources

theguardian.comUS ‘more than capable’ of resuming war against Iran, Pete Hegseth says jpost.comPentagon's Pete Hegseth says US ready to restart strikes on Iran if no deal | The Jerusalem Post 1news.co.nzPete Hegseth says NZ is 'freeloading' off American military

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Pete Hegseth says US 'more than capable' of resuming war against Iran

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